# Distance from Yamagata (GAJ) to Muscat (MCT)

> 7,747 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,747 km / 4,814 mi / 4,183 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Oman
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 13:44 in Yamagata, it's 08:44 in Muscat)
- **Elevation difference**: 305 ft (MCT is lower than GAJ)

## Airports

### [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yamagata, Japan
- ICAO: RJSC
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 38.410000, 140.370000
- Elevation: 353 ft

### [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muscat, Oman
- ICAO: OOMS
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates: 23.590000, 58.280000
- Elevation: 48 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:44 in Yamagata, it's 08:44 in Muscat.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)